Sunak delivers 'kitchen sink' manifesto - but he was unable to promise biggest thing Tory MPs want
Tuesday, 11 June 2024 As Rishi Sunak was winding up his manifesto launch at metaphor-heavy Silverstone race track, the scale of the prime minister's task in the remainder of the election campaign was becoming clear.
Rishi Sunak unveils £17BN of tax cuts in make-or-break Tory manifesto: PM vows to scrap NI for self-employed, knock another 2p off main rate, and slash Stamp Duty - as he warns Labour would ditch Rwanda flights and be Net Zero 'zealots'
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The Tories have criticised the government for not being “quicker” with talks about tariffs imposed by the US. Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride said Labour’s comments about Trump whilst they were the opposition were “unhelpful” and could have “soured” relations with the Trump administration. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Kemi Badenoch has accused Rachel Reeves' Spring Statement as being "all smoke and mirrors", pointing to rising inflation, increased unemployment and low growth. The Conservative Party leader added, "something has to change, this is chaos". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer says banning phones in schools is "not necessary" and instead there is an "emerging battle" to ensure that the content children are consuming online is "suitable for their age". His comments come as the Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch tells the prime minister at PMQs, "teachers and headteachers say the evidence already shows that schools that ban phones get better results". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer has left Downing Street for the House of Commons where he will face questions from Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch. After PMQs, the prime minister will listen to Chancellor Rachel Reeves deliver her Spring statement. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Kemi Badenoch warned that the Conservatives would lose “every single” council they won in 2021 if the general election results were applied to May's local elections. The Tory leader acknowledged the party’s “greatest defeat” in history and predicted a tough battle ahead, although she hoped for slightly better results. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Samajwadi Party, led by Akhilesh Yadav, focuses on PDA narrative with diverse MPs in Uttar Pradesh, including prominent figures like Azam Khan and ST Hasan.... IndiaTimes
The MPs said that TMC leader Mamata Banerjee is highly concerned about the issues of the farmers for which they have to repeatedly take to roads. The MPs... IndiaTimes
11 newly elected MPs from Lucknow face legal challenges due to criminal cases under IPC, risking their seats in Parliament. The MPs come from various political... IndiaTimes